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Harvard Parks and Recreation Department Welcome to the City of Harvard Parks and Recreation Department Official page. The City's aquatic center opened in June, 2001.

The 7,000 square foot pool holds 285,000 gallons of water and is a handicapped accessible zero depth pool with a capacity for 422 people. Features include a diving boards, two water slide, a picnic area and sand play area, and a sand volley ball pit. A 5,680 square foot bath house and concession stand have been constructed. Summer passes are available at the pool for residents and non-residents.

09/17/2026

Just as a heads up! While the rain might be a bit of a deterrent for most people, there will be a crew on site at the dog park starting today (if it stops raining) and for the next couple days at the dog park.

A contractor is installing a fence across the lower area where the second entrance is to have more versatility with anxious dogs or smaller dogs so they can have their own space while still being at the park.

The City of Harvard, Illinois
Michael P. Kelly
Harvard Parks and Recreation Department

10/10 a perfect day for a fall clean up!Got a free morning and a love for green spaces? 🌿 Our parks need YOU! Join us fo...
09/16/2026

10/10 a perfect day for a fall clean up!

Got a free morning and a love for green spaces? 🌿 Our parks need YOU! Join us for our Community Parks Cleanup on 10/10, a perfect day for a perfect cause! Bring your energy and laughs!

See you there, Harvard Parks Foundation and YEA - YOUth EmPower Alliance!

09/02/2026
🌊 Last call for the pool! Reminder: This is your final weekend to swim at Harvard Aquatic Center this season. The foreca...
08/20/2026

🌊 Last call for the pool! Reminder: This is your final weekend to swim at Harvard Aquatic Center this season. The forecast is looking sunny Saturday & Sunday, so grab your suits, round up the family, and get those last swims in. We'll see you there! β˜€οΈ

✨ Last Tween Night of the Season is TONIGHT (August 6th)! ✨Don't miss your last chance of the season for after-hours fun...
08/06/2026

✨ Last Tween Night of the Season is TONIGHT (August 6th)! ✨

Don't miss your last chance of the season for after-hours fun at the Harvard Aquatic Center! Join us for summer memories before Tween Nights wrap up for the year.

🎟️ Included with Season Passes or join with Twilight Admission.

Grab your friends, meet new ones, and help us wrap up an awesome summer at the pool! πŸŒ…πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ

🌧️ Swim Lessons Canceled Today (10:00 AM Session) 🌧️Due to the ongoing storms and lightning in the area, today's 10:00AM...
07/27/2026

🌧️ Swim Lessons Canceled Today (10:00 AM Session) 🌧️

Due to the ongoing storms and lightning in the area, today's 10:00AM swim lessons have been canceled.

We're disappointed that this happened during the last week of lessons, but the safety of our swimmers, families, and staff is always our top priority. ❀️

Thank you for your understanding, and we'll see everyone back in the pool on Wednesday! πŸŠβ˜€οΈ

Due to the chilly weather this morning, we are postponing today's swim lessons to Friday instead. 🌊 Hopefully, the July ...
07/22/2026

Due to the chilly weather this morning, we are postponing today's swim lessons to Friday instead. 🌊 Hopefully, the July weather decides to show up by then! See you on Friday morning!

07/21/2026

Address

201 W. Diggins Street
Harvard, IL
60033

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18159197411

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